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Job Description:

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Lead Engineer (CLE) / Information Assurance Manager (IAM) in San Diego, CA in support of the SHARP Enterprise family of systems. Work will be conducted primarily on base at Naval Air Station North Island. The successful candidate is a Navy Cyber, RMF, and Information Assurance (IA) subject matter expert.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure DoD cybersecurity policy compliance for the family of systems and lead cybersecurity policy compliance
• Perform cybersecurity inspections; ensure Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation; and lead other Computer Network Defense (CND) activities aligned with DoD / Navy requirements
• Perform technical functions such as running scans, reviewing command documentation/policies, uploading results into VMS, and completing any other tasks necessary to complete a cyber inspection/assessment/audit
• Provide full-time subject matter expert (SME) support to Department of the Defense (DoD) customers in regard to certification and accreditation (C&A)
• Perform vulnerability scans, conduct risk assessments, and implement or oversee the implementation of vulnerability assessments
• Responsible for the full range of Information Assurance (IA) activities, specializing in C&A matters
• Analyze customer requirements regarding applicable security disciplines (physical, personnel, information, communications, and computer)
• Evaluate customer security policy and provide recommendations
• Submit and track RMF accreditation packages, to include annual reviews of accredited networks/systems
• Provide guidance on Information Assurance matters during configuration design and modification of information systems; review system designs for IA directive compliance; recommend changes, mitigations and remediation
• Monitor and review periodic vulnerability and IA compliance testing
• Verify that applicable security measures identified by the IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM) program are applied
• Monitor mitigation and remediation progress; draft and update Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Participate in certification and accreditation collaboration meetings
• Provide IA and risk analysis support; provide level of effort Technical Support onsite
• Provide augmentation support to observe and support Certification Test and Evaluation (CT&E), Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) testing of new and existing systems at multiple locations across the United States

Here's what you need:

• Eligibility for DoD IAM Level II certification: possess CASP, CISSP, CISM or GSLC certification
• At least 6 years of experience, of which at least 3 years must be specialized in network security solutions and products such as firewalls, access controls, intrusion prevention systems, multi-level security, and cross-domain solutions
• At least 3 years of direct experience implementing the requirements of DoD 8500.01,8510.01 series and associated instructions governing Cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT), to include implementing the Navy policies and procedures that are derived from those instructions
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with:
  • Current DoD and Navy cybersecurity policies, regulations, and best practices
  • IA/INFOSEC concepts and requirements
  • DOD RMF C&A process and standards
  • System/network vulnerability analysis
  • Risk assessment and risk mitigation analysis
  • Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E)
  • Contingency planning
  • Ports & Protocols

Bonus points if you have:

• Current CISSP or NQV certification

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret Security clearance

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field: computer science, information systems management, mathematics, physics, operations research, statistics, engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience

Work Schedule:

• Onsite

Benefits: